Reduced image search times from 15 minutes to 30 seconds – it's possible!
With 189 member countries, staff from over 170 countries, and offices in more than 130 locations, the World Bank is a unique international partnership: Five institutions committed to sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and create prosperity in developing countries.
So, what was the challenge? First, its library had become unmanageable. The photos, videos, graphics, and web content alone numbered in the six figures. Second, there was the growing output of hundreds of content creators, a dizzying array of application file types, a labeling system without standardized naming conventions, and a user base of over 12,000 people. These users had to search for and share files across hundreds of file servers. All of these factors combined to create a massive waste of time and lost content.
Where They Started Out:
If your mission is to work toward a world without poverty, time is a critical factor. And the last thing you want to waste it on is searching for files. The World Bank experienced this firsthand when it realized its content library was starting to pull its focus away from the most important things, like promoting economic growth in developing countries.
Their Goals:
To free up time for strategic work.
To shorten image searches.
To enable image sharing for over 12,000 users.
To reduce overall costs.
The Solution:
A system that’s quick to deploy and easy to use.
The World Bank was determined to make its numbers work for it and set out to find a system that:
Works across the board—with international web browser access, so the World Bank wouldn't have to install a client on every user's desktop.
Is collaborative and scalable. Everyone can view and share content simultaneously without anyone being kicked out of the system or experiencing bottlenecks.
Works across platforms—meaning it's fully compatible with the organization's existing software and hardware components, so no further investment in technology is required.
Is inexpensive to acquire and operate. One target was to spend less than $20,000.
Is easy to implement. Initial successes were evident within just a few days.
During their online search, they came across Portfolio DAM. After a trial run, they chose Portfolio because of its web-based nature. The World Bank was able to quickly download and install the entire product suite using a simple installation wizard. Within 24 hours, the system was up and running, and the World Bank was able to organize and share assets within its increasingly tight timeframe.
The Result:
Since implementing Portfolio DAM, the results have been clear. The system has meant:
LESS
- time spent searching for images
LOWER
- overall costs
MORE
- time for important goals